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GE Moisture Image 1 Series Programming Manual

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  • Page 2 Moisture Image Series 1 Hygrometer Programming Manual...
  • Page 3 April 2004 P r o c e s s C o n t r o l I n s t r u m e n t s M o i s t u r e I m a g e S e r i e s 1 H y g r o m e t e r P r o g r a m m i n g M a n u a l 9 1 0 - 1 0 8 P B 2...
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    April 2004 Table of Contents Chapter 1: Features and Capabilities Introduction to the Moisture Image Series 1 ..............1-1 Electronics Unit .
  • Page 6 April 2004 Table of Contents (cont.) Chapter 3: Advanced Programming Introduction ..............3-1 Setting Up the Recorders .
  • Page 7 Chapter 1...
  • Page 8 Features and Capabilities Introduction to the Moisture Image Series 1 ....1-1 Electronics Unit ........1-1 Probes .

  • Page 9: Introduction To The Moisture Image Series 1

    June 2003 Introduction to the The GE Panametrics Moisture Image Series 1 is a microprocessor based multi-channel analyzer designed to measure dissolved moisture Moisture Image concentration in gases and non-aqueous liquids, and dissolved Series 1 oxygen concentration in gases. It is a highly advanced industrial analyzer which is versatile and adaptable to many applications.
  • Page 10 April 2004 Electronics Unit (cont.) The front panel also has a 16-key keypad that is used to enter data and operate the Series 1. There are four menu keys below the LCD, as shown in Figure 1-1 below. The function of a menu key is indicated directly above it on the LCD.

  • Page 11: Baseefa Certification

    June 2003 BASEEFA Certification Rack, bench, panel Series 1s s/n 2000 and above and WPF Series 1s s/n 2300 and above are BASEEFA certified to supply intrinsically safe levels. Installation requires that the Series 1 be mounted in a general purpose area only. M Series, TF Series, and Moisture Image Series probes and Delta F oxygen cells are intrinsically safe when connected to the Series 1, allowing for sensor installation in IEC/ CENELEC zone 0 areas.

  • Page 12: Probes

    The most commonly used probes are discussed in more detail below. M Series and TF Series The M Series and the TF Series probes are very similar. Both probes use GE Panametrics aluminum oxide sensors to measure moisture, Moisture Probes and thermistor beads to measure temperature (the thermistor is optional).
  • Page 13 June 2003 M Series and TF Series Moisture Probes (cont.) Figure 1-3: The TF Series Probe Although the M and the TF Series probes may be installed directly in the process line, more often these probes are inserted into a sample system.

  • Page 14: Moisture Image Series Probe

    June 2003 Moisture Image Series The Moisture Image Series Probe measures moisture, temperature (optional), and pressure (optional). The Moisture Image Series Probe Probe has its own electronics module that consists of a built-in microcontroller with 16-bit resolution (see Figure 1-4 below). The electronics module stores the probe calibration and reference data in non-volatile memory;...

  • Page 15: Delta F Oxygen Cell

    GE Panametrics oxygen sensors. If your application has a high concentration of acid-forming components, GE Panametrics can supply a STAB-EL option for the Delta F Cell. The STAB-EL option is specially designed to effectively neutralize these components from the sample gas stream.

  • Page 16: Cabling

    GE Panametrics shielded cable. Probes can be located up to Probes 600 meters (2000 feet) from the Series 1 (consult GE Panametrics for distances up to 1200 meters). To measure pressure with a TF probe, the maximum cable length is approximately 152 meters (500 feet).

  • Page 17: User Program

    June 2003 User Program The Series 1 has a user program that is accessed and controlled by the keypad (to the right of the LCD screen) and the four menu keys (located under the LCD screen).The user program enables the user to enter the necessary probe data, set up the LCD screen, and control the other operational features.
  • Page 18 Chapter 2...
  • Page 19 Basic Programming Introduction ......... . . 2-1 Getting Started .

  • Page 20: Introduction

    June 2003 Introduction The Moisture Image Series 1 is a highly advanced and versatile instrument. Because of this, operation ranges from basic to advanced functions. This section is designed to provide a step-by-step guide to basic operations. For information on other functions, refer to Chapter 3, Advanced Programming.

  • Page 21: Getting Started

    June 2003 Getting Started The purpose of this section is to give a brief description of the Series 1 user program and explain how to use its front panel for viewing and entering data. This section includes the following: • powering up the meter •...
  • Page 22 June 2003 Powering Up (cont.) Caution! Do not operate the Delta F oxygen cell for extended periods of time at oxygen concentrations that are over range. Trace and low percent range sensors may be damaged if exposed to high levels of oxygen, such as air, for long periods (>1 hour) while the Series 1 is on.
  • Page 23 June 2003 Entering Data into the The Series 1 has a user program that enables you to enter data to set up alarms, recorders, and probes, as well as its other features. User Program The user program consists of the following four main menus (refer to Figures 3-17 and 3-18, pages 3-31 and 3-32, for menu maps of the user program): •...
  • Page 24 June 2003 Screen and Key The screen displays measurements, up to four menu options, system messages, and a pointer. The pointer acts as a measurement Functions indicator, as well as a guide during data entry. While the unit displays measurements in the matrix format, the pointer moves sequentially from box to box to indicate measurement updates.
  • Page 25 June 2003 Screen and Key The keypad to the side of the screen consists of 16 keys, including the [.] and [-] symbols, two arrow keys, and two response keys: [YES] Functions (cont.) and [NO]. The numeric keys are for numeric entry only; however, the arrow and response keys have more than one function.
  • Page 26 June 2003 Getting On-Line Help The Series 1 offers on-line help screens that contain descriptions and instructions for various topics. The first menu option in most of the menus is HELP. When you press the HELP menu key, the screen display gives a list of help topics as shown in Figure 2-4.

  • Page 27: Verifying And Entering Setup Data

    Verifying and Entering Before the Series 1 can make measurements, it must have the proper setup data entered into its memory. GE Panametrics has entered all or Setup Data most of the setup data for each probe before delivery; however, you should verify that all the data is correct and entered into your unit.

  • Page 28: Activating And Changing Probes

    April 2004 Activating and Changing Although the probes are physically connected to the back of the electronics unit, you must “tell” the electronics what type of Probes measurements the probe is capable of making. In addition, if you want to use a constant value rather than a live input, you must “tell” the electronics that you are using a constant value.
  • Page 29 April 2004 Activating and Changing Verify that the correct probe types have been activated for each channel. To do this, make sure a probe is activated for each Probes (cont.) measurement it is capable of taking. For example, if a Moisture Image Series Probe with the temperature and pressure functions is connected to channel 1, “MIS”...
  • Page 30 April 2004 Entering or Changing Figure 3-19 on page 3-32 for a menu map. Probe Configuration 1. From the Probe Configuration Menu (Table 2-1 on page 2-9), Data move the pointer to the channel and probe you want to select. The arrow will move only to installed channels.

  • Page 31: Entering Calibration Data

    V (Voltage) Entering Calibration The Series 1 needs calibration data for moisture, oxygen, and pressure probes, as well as auxiliary inputs. GE Panametrics has Data already entered calibration data for probes; however, you should verify this data before startup. You will need to enter this data if you: •...
  • Page 32 It is not necessary to enter calibration data for the Moisture Image Calibration Data Series Probe unless you send the probe back to GE Panametrics for calibration without its electronics module. If this is the case, enter the calibration data for the recalibrated probe as described in this section.
  • Page 33 April 2004 Entering Moisture Probe Referring to the Calibration Data Sheets, enter calibration data separately for each probe on the designated channel as described Calibration Data (cont.) below. Figure 3-19 on page 3-32 for a menu map. Note: If you want to enter a constant value, refer to Entering Constants on page 3-9.
  • Page 34 Information List (Appendix A of the Startup Guide) and store them in a safe place. If they are lost, contact GE Panametrics for a duplicate. If you alter any of the calibration data, make sure you make the change on the Calibration Data Sheet.
  • Page 35 June 2003 Entering Delta F Cell 4. Enter the probe serial number from the Calibration Data Sheet, and press [YES].The serial number is also on the side of the Calibration Data (cont.) oxygen cell. µ 5. Move the pointer to the Zero A line and press [YES].
  • Page 36 FP • the zero and span range in PSIg Referring to the Calibration Data Sheets supplied by GE Panametrics or another manufacturer, enter calibration data separately for each probe on the designated channel as described below. Figure 3-19 on page 3-32 for a menu map.
  • Page 37 April 2004 Entering Delta F Cell Note: If you are using an auxiliary input to measure pressure, the first column will be in mA or Volts depending on how you Calibration Data (cont.) configured the auxiliary input in Activating and Changing Probes as described on page 2-9.
  • Page 38 IMPORTANT: Enter the auxiliary calibration data on the Program Information List (Appendix A of the Startup Guide) and store it in a safe place. If it is lost, contact GE Panametrics for a duplicate. 1. At the System Calibration Menu (see Table 2-3 on page 2-12), press the PROBE menu key until the Auxiliary Input Calibration screen appears.
  • Page 39 April 2004 Entering Auxiliary Input 2. Use the CHANNEL menu key to cycle to the desired channel. The channel number is indicated in the top right-hand corner of the Calibration Data (cont.) screen. The screen will only display installed channels. 3.

  • Page 40: Entering High And Low Reference Values

    April 2004 Entering High and Low The last step in setup is entering high and low reference values. The Series 1 requires reference values for its measurement circuitry for Reference Values moisture, oxygen, and pressure inputs. The references are factory calibration values that are specific to each channel card.
  • Page 41 (Figure 3-19 on page 3-32 for a menu map.) Reference Values Caution! If you modified the supplied cables or are not using GE Panametrics-supplied cables for moisture probes, you may be required to adjust the moisture reference data as described in Performing an MH Calibration/ Adjustment Test on page 1-20 of the Service Manual.
  • Page 42 April 2004 Entering Moisture HIGH 3. Move the pointer to for the desired channel, and press Reference Values (cont.) [YES]. 4. Enter the high reference value for that channel and press [YES]. 5. The pointer automatically moves to for the same channel. Press [YES].
  • Page 43 April 2004 Entering Delta F Oxygen IMPORTANT: The instructions in this section apply to entering reference data for the Delta F oxygen cell only. Cell Reference Values Use the steps below to change the reference values for oxygen cell inputs. (Figure 3-19 on page 3-32 for a menu map.) Caution! Do not adjust oxygen cell reference data unless instructed to do so by the factory.
  • Page 44 April 2004 Entering Delta F Oxygen Zero 3. Move the pointer to the line for the high reference for the Cell Reference Values desired channel and press [YES]. (cont.) 4. Enter the zero value for the high reference for that channel and Span press [YES].
  • Page 45 June 2003 Entering Pressure Use the steps below to change the reference values for pressure inputs. (Figure 3-19 on page 3-32 for a menu map.) Reference Values Caution! Do not adjust pressure reference data unless instructed to do so by the factory. IMPORTANT: You should record this data on the Program Information List supplied in Appendix A of the Startup Guide, or on a separate sheet of paper, and...
  • Page 46 April 2004 Entering Pressure HIGH 3. Move the pointer to for the desired channel and press Reference Values (cont.) [YES]. 4. Enter the high reference value for that channel and press [YES]. 5. The pointer automatically moves to for the same channel. Press [YES].

  • Page 47: Displaying Measurements

    June 2003 Displaying The Series 1 can display measurements in a matrix format or a line graph. The first time you power it up, the screen will display Measurements measurements in the matrix format. The matrix format has six pages and each page consists of six boxes as shown in Figure 2-14.
  • Page 48 June 2003 Displaying Measurements (cont.) Measurement Channel Mode Units Number 5 Pressure 27.10 PSIG Indicators X Unassigned Value Unassigned Box Figure 2-15: Assigned and Unassigned Boxes The channel number is from 1 to 6, depending on how many channel cards are installed in the unit. Additional channel cards can be purchased separately and installed later (see Installing a Channel Card on page 2-19 of the Service Manual).
  • Page 49 June 2003 Displaying The shaded area in Figure 2-15 represents the indicator area. When you program the Series 1 with constants or use Enhanced Response, a Measurements (cont.) symbol appears in this area. A “K” indicates a constant is being used in the measurement and an “E”...
  • Page 50 April 2004 Table 2-6: Measurement Modes and Units for the Series 1 Selected Displayed Displayed Meas. Mode Description of Units Meas. Mode Units %= Percent Oxygen default Oxygen /ppM = Parts Per Million Oxygen /ppB = Parts Per Billion Oxygen Oxygen /µA = Microamps (Diagnostic Mode) Oxygen...

  • Page 51: Setting Up The Matrix Format

    April 2004 Setting Up the Matrix The matrix format consists of six pages that you can set up to display any combination of channels, measurement modes and measurement Format units. For example, if you have a six channel unit, you can use each page to display various measurements pertaining to one channel or you can use each page to display one measurement, such as dew point, for all six channels.
  • Page 52 April 2004 Setting Up a Box Once you switch to the matrix format, you can assign the desired channel, measurement modes and units to any of the boxes. Figure 3- 18 on page 3-31 for a menu map. 1. At the Main Menu, press the SELECT menu key. You are now in the Select Menu.
  • Page 53 June 2003 Manually or You can set the Series 1 to automatically scroll through each page or enable you to scroll through each page manually. Use the appropriate Automatically Scrolling section below to set up the scrolling procedure. Through Pages Figure 3-18 on page 3-31 for a menu map.

  • Page 54: Setting Up The Line Graph

    April 2004 Setting Up the Line A line graph displays data for each channel using a point-to-point graph. A line graph is useful for indicating trends or changes in Graph measurements. You can only choose one measurement mode, which you can change at any time, for all channels. Only channels programmed for the selected measurement mode appear.
  • Page 55 April 2004 Setting Up the X and Y Figure 3-18 on page 3-31 for a menu map. Axis for a Line Graph 1. At the Graph Screen Menu (see Table 2-7), press the SCALE menu key, and then the SCALE X and Y axis menu key. 2.

  • Page 56: Tagging The Inputs

    April 2004 Selecting Measurement The line graph displays one measurement mode for all channels simultaneously. The meter defaults to dew point as the measurement Mode and Units for a mode the first time you select the line graph; however, if you change Line Graph modes, the instrument will default to the last measurement mode selected.
  • Page 57 Note: You should have already verified or entered the calibration data for the input before making tags. Making your own tag of any character length overrides the default GE Panametrics tag for that parameter (i.e., “Dew Point,” “Temperature,” “Pressure,” etc.) 1.
  • Page 58 April 2004 Making Tags (cont.) 6. When you complete entering the label, press the DONE menu key. The Probe Configuration Menu screen appears again, this time with a tag symbol appearing beside the tagged probe. When you return to the Main Menu, the matrix will display the tag name in the assigned channel.

  • Page 59: Adjusting The Contrast Of The Screen

    April 2004 Adjusting the Contrast To adjust the screen contrast, press the keys in Table 2-10 below. The screen appears similar to Figure 2-20. Figure 3-18 on page 3-31 for a of the Screen menu map. Press the INCR menu key to increase the contrast. Press the DECR menu key to decrease the contrast.

  • Page 60: Setting The Clock And Calendar

    April 2004 Setting the Clock and Press the keys in Table 2-11 to reset the clock and calendar; then follow the steps below. The screen appears similar to Figure 2-21 Calendar below. Figure 3-18 on page 3-31 for a menu map. Table 2-11: Moving from System Service to Main Menu Press the following menu keys: To enter the:...
  • Page 62 Your passcode is 2719. Please remove this page and put it in a safe place for future reference.
  • Page 63 Chapter 3...
  • Page 64 Advanced Programming Introduction ......... . . 3-1 Setting Up the Recorders .

  • Page 65: Introduction

    April 2004 Introduction Now that the Series 1 is running and the screen is set up, you may want to use the other operational features that are listed below: • Setting Up the Recorders • Setting Up the Alarms • Using Automatic Calibration •...

  • Page 66: Selecting Measurement Mode And Units For Recorders

    April 2004 Setting Up the Recorder Outputs Recorders (cont.) Recorder A Recorder B Mode: Range: Zero: Span: Recorder Setting Menu CHANNEL TEST DONE Figure 3-1: Recorder Settings Menu IMPORTANT: You should record this data on the Program Information List supplied in Appendix A of the Startup Guide, or on a separate sheet of paper, and keep it in a safe place.

  • Page 67: Setting The Range For Recorders

    June 2003 Setting the Range for Figure 3-19 on page 3-32 for a menu map. Recorders 1. At the Recorder Settings Menu (see Table 3-1 on page 3-1), press the SET menu key. The menu keys change to [RANGE], [MODE] and [A 2.

  • Page 68: Setting Up The Alarms

    April 2004 Setting Up the Alarms The Series 1 has two optional alarms for each channel. To select the measurement mode, units and set point values for each alarm, press the keys shown in Table 3-2. A screen appears similar to Figure 3-2 below.

  • Page 69: Selecting The Measurement Mode, Units And High/Low Values For Alarms

    April 2004 Setting Up the Alarms IMPORTANT: You should record this data on the Program Information List supplied in Appendix A of the (cont.) Startup Guide, or on a separate sheet of paper, and keep it in a safe place. Selecting the Figure 3-19 on page 3-32 for a menu map.
  • Page 70 June 2003 Entering the Setpoint 4. Enter a new setpoint value, and press [YES] to confirm the new value. and Deadband Values for Alarms (cont.) Note: If the alarm set point value is blank or invalid, the old value will be restored. The deadband allows users to set a programmable range of (normally small) values beyond the setpoint, so that the Series 1 will not trigger an alarm unless the measured value goes outside the deadband range.

  • Page 71: Using Automatic Calibration

    Calibration oxygen measurement circuitry (Auto-Cal) at a user selected interval. Auto-Cal compensates for any drift in the electronics. GE Panametrics recommends setting the Auto-Cal interval to eight hours. Set a smaller interval to Auto-Cal more frequently if the meter is exposed to extreme temperatures or weather conditions.
  • Page 72 June 2003 Using Automatic To set the Auto-Cal interval, do the following. (Figure 3-19 on page 3-32 for a menu map.) Calibration (cont.) Note: The Reference Menu has three tables: one each for moisture, oxygen, and pressure references. You can use any one of these Tables to set the Auto-Cal interval.

  • Page 73: Entering Constants And User Functions

    If you do not know the saturation constant of the liquid, contact GE Panametrics. To extend programming capability, user functions allow operators to program up to four desired mathematical equations on each channel.

  • Page 74: Entering User Constants

    April 2004 Entering User Constants The User Constant Menu enables you to enter constants for moisture (Kh), temperature (Kt), and pressure (Kp). In addition, you can multiply the ppm value by a specified constant for special purposes. The default multiplier is 1.000. Note: In order for the constant to work properly, you should make sure you also configure that channel for a constant as described on page 2-11.

  • Page 75: Specifying User Functions

    April 2004 Specifying User User functions enable operators to program up to four desired mathematical equations on each channel. They can also use any Functions parameter on any channel to calculate a different parameter. Use Table 3-5 to enter this menu, and press the PAGE menu key until the screen is similar to Figure 3-5 below.
  • Page 76 April 2004 Entering the Equation 1. Move the pointer to the Equation box. Press [YES] to enter the function. The Math Entry Menu appears, as shown in Figure 3-6. EQUATION ENTRY User 1 - sqrt Mode TblA TblB TblC TblD TblE Math Entry Menu HELP NEXT ROW...
  • Page 77 April 2004 Entering User-Defined To support user-defined functions, the Series 1 can hold up to five tables (designated as A through E) of non-linear or empirical data. Tables Users can enter up to 16 X-Y pairs in each table. The user functions can supply an X value with Tbl().

  • Page 78: Entering Saturation Constants

    April 2004 Entering Saturation To enter a saturation constant, you must enter 1 to 6 data points to represent a curve of Cs (saturation constant) versus temperature. Use Constants the following steps to enter a curve for each channel. Figure 3-18 on page 3-31 for a menu map.

  • Page 79: Using Computer Enhanced Response

    April 2004 Using Computer Enhanced Response uses a dynamic moisture calibration technique to extrapolate the moisture level to the end point when making Enhanced Response measurements in abrupt “dry down” conditions. The system response time depends on the relative change in dew point and the number of channels.
  • Page 80 April 2004 Using Computer Enhanced Response ENHANCED RESPONSE TABLE Enhanced (cont.) Enhanced Response Menu HELP ON/OFF PAGE DONE Figure 3-9: Enhanced Response Menu 4. Use the arrow keys to scroll to the desired channel. 5. Press the ON/OFF menu key to turn enhanced response on (yes) or off (no).

  • Page 81: Setting Up The Data Logger

    June 2003 Setting Up the Data The Series 1 has a data logging feature that enables you to internally store and view data. Users can log up to 12 parameters on each of six Logger channels, and update the data at intervals as fast as 5 sec. A 64-kbyte RAM holds logged data;...

  • Page 82: Viewing The Data Logger Status

    April 2004 Viewing the Data Logger Press the keys as shown in Table 3-7. The screen appears similar to Figure 3-7 below. Figure 3-18 on page 3-31 for a menu map. Log Status statuses include running, stopped, pending (waiting to start) or finished.

  • Page 83: Entering Data Logger Settings

    April 2004 Entering Data Logger Use the steps below to select the channels, measurement modes and units you want to log, as well as the log interval and whether the log is Settings cyclic or has a definite start and end. Note: If all six logs are filled, a log must be deleted to create room for another.
  • Page 84 April 2004 Naming the Log and 3. Move the pointer to the CYCLIC row. You can program a log as cyclic (running continuously, with the newest data overwriting the Setting Up Start/End oldest after a certain number of records) or with a definite start and Times or Cycles (cont.) end.
  • Page 85 June 2003 Entering Settings for a 9. The pointer then moves to the Interval row. Specify the log interval in minutes and seconds. (The interval can be as short as 5 Cyclic Log (cont.) sec., or up to 99 min. and 59 sec.) 10.At the Time row, enter the interval duration set —...

  • Page 86: Configuring The Serial Port

    April 2004 Setting Up the RS232 The Series 1 can transmit measurements to a serial printer or personal computer using the RS232 communications port. Before you can Communications Port transmit data, you must configure the serial port settings as described in this section.
  • Page 87 We recommend that you do not set the baud rate below 2400. At lower speeds, several seconds are required to transmit data. Note: If you are using GE Panametrics PanaLink software, set the baud rate to 19,200. 4. The next step will depend upon the function selected in Step 1.

  • Page 88: Description Of A Sample Output

    June 2003 Description of a Sample Figure 3-16 below shows what a record would look like for the matrix format shown in Figure 3-8 on page 3-14. Each record consists of a Output Message ID, date, time, channel, mode/unit, data and a carriage return.
  • Page 89 June 2003 Description of a Sample Data Data is the actual measurement. The number of digits and the position Output (cont.) of the decimal point, if any, will vary with the magnitude and type of data (see Table 3-9 on page 3-26 for number formats for each mode/ units).
  • Page 90 Pounds of water per million standard cubic feet of natural gas. ppMv/NG XXX.XXX Parts per million of water by volume in natural gas. X.XXXX GE Panametrics moisture calibration unit for M and TF Series probes. X.XXXX GE Panametrics moisture calibration unit for Moisture Image Series probes. H/DVM ±X.XXXX Moisture circuit voltage in volts DC.
  • Page 91 Pressure (Continued) kPas XXX.XX Pressure in kiloPascals absolute. P/mV ±XXX.XX Pressure transducer output in millivolts. XXXX.XX GE Panametrics pressure calibration unit in millivolts. P/DVM X.XXXX Pressure circuit voltage in volts DC. Auxiliary Inputs Aux1/V ±X.XXXX Auxiliary input #1 in volts.

  • Page 92: Setting Error Processing

    January 2004 Setting Error The Series 1 user program includes an Error Processing menu that may be used to specify how the recorders/analog outputs and the Processing alarms respond to Range, Signal and Calibration errors. The meter categorizes range errors as Under Range if the input signal goes below the probe calibration range or Over Range if the input signal goes above the probe calibration range.
  • Page 93 January 2004 Procedure for Setting Table 3-11: Entering the Error Processing Menu Error Processing (cont.) Press the Main Menu key: To enter the: SETTINGS* Settings Menu SYSTEM System Settings Menu CONFIG Probe Configuration Menu ERRORS Error Processing Menu * The Settings Menu will prompt for a passcode (see page 2-6). 1.

  • Page 94: Loading New Software

    April 2004 Loading New Software At some point, a new version of the MIS-1 operating software may be released or your existing software file may become corrupted. To update your own system, use the following guidelines: 1. Record all of the setup, configuration, calibration and reference information from the MIS-1, and transfer required logs to a PC.
  • Page 95 June 2003 Main Menu HELP SETTINGS OPTIONS SELECT MIS-1 Help System Display Select Menu Option Menu Settings Menu (See Figure 3-18) ABOUT NEXT PREV DONE HELP MODE PAGE DONE SCREEN USER LOGGER DONE Display Page # User Constant Menu Scrolling Mode Selection TABLE PAGE HELP...
  • Page 96 June 2003 Main Menu HELP SETTINGS OPTIONS SELECT Help System Display Select Menu Option Menu Settings Menu (See Figure 3-17) (See Figure 3-17) (See Figure 3-17) OUTPUTS DONE SYSTEM SERVICE Output Settings Menu System Settings Menu System Service Menu ALARMS RECORDER PORT DONE...
  • Page 97 Chapter 4...
  • Page 98 Programming with PanaView Introduction ......... . . 4-1 Changing Measurement Modes and Units .

  • Page 99: Introduction

    April 2004 Introduction The optional PanaView software package enables you to remotely change the programming of the Series 1. In addition to displaying meter measurements on your PC, you can vary the modes and display units on individual pages and channels, and add, change or delete user equations and user tables.

  • Page 100: Open The Meter Display Window

    April 2004 Open the Meter Display 1. From the “File” menu, click on the “New Meter Browser” option. Window 2. From the network tree, click on the desired communications port (COM 1, etc.) and meter. 3. From the expanded tree, click on the “Display” option. A list of six display pages appears.
  • Page 101 April 2004 Open the Meter Display Window (cont.) Figure 4-1: The Meter Display Window Programming with PanaView...

  • Page 102: Change Meter Programming

    April 2004 Change Meter 1. To change a particular window, click on it. The selected window turns red. Programming 2. Click on the desired meter on the network tree to the left of the programming window. A list of available channels appears. Click on the channel you wish to apply.
  • Page 103 April 2004 Change Meter Programming (cont.) Figure 4-2: Matrix Display After Programming Programming with PanaView...

  • Page 104: Changing A Matrix Display To A Graph

    April 2004 Changing a Matrix To set a graph display of a single mode and unit: Display to a Graph ] button. The window changes to list 1. Click on the [ Graph Display the graph parameters. 2. Click on the meter icon to show lists of the available modes and units.

  • Page 105: Changing Alarm Settings

    April 2004 Changing Alarm PanaView enables you to set or change alarm settings for the Series 1. You can determine which sensor and unit serve as the alarm, the trip Settings and deadband values, and the alarm’s reaction to errors. 1.
  • Page 106 April 2004 Changing Alarm 4. To set the alarm type, click on the [ ] or [ Trip Above Trip Below radio buttons, as desired. Settings (cont.) 5. To determine the alarm values, enter the Trip and Deadband values in the designated text boxes. (For a definition of the Deadband value, see Setting Up the Alarms on page 3-4.) 6.

  • Page 107: Changing Recorder Settings

    April 2004 Changing Recorder You can also change the settings of a recorder attached to the Series 1: the input type, zero and span values, and how it performs error Settings handling. Setting Recorder Values 1. From the “New Meter Browser” option, click on the desired meter and channel.

  • Page 108: Testing Recorder Outputs

    April 2004 Testing Recorder 1. To test the recorder outputs, click on the [ ] button in the Test “Recorder Properties” window (see Figure 4-5 on page 4-9). A Outputs message appears: “This will suspend Recorder #[X] on Channel [X]. Are you sure you want to test this recorder?” Click on [ ] to continue.

  • Page 109: Programming Error Handling

    April 2004 Programming Error 1. To program the Series 1 for error handling, click on the “Errors” tab. The screen appears similar to Figure 4-7 below. Handling 2. Enter the desired values for the low and high error settings in the appropriate text boxes.

  • Page 110: Programming User Functions

    April 2004 Programming User As explained in Entering Constants and User Functions on page 3-9, user functions enable operators to program up to four desired Functions equations on each channel, or to use any measured parameter to calculate a different parameter. PanaView allows users to program or change user functions and related tables through the PC.
  • Page 111 April 2004 Programming User 5. To select the desired operation or table, click on the appropriate button. (See Entering User-Defined Tables on page 3-13 for Functions (cont.) information on entering data for user tables.) Use the cursor in the equation box to position values correctly, or to erase incorrect values or operations.

  • Page 112: Entering User Tables

    April 2004 Entering User Tables To support user functions, the Series 1 can hold up to five tables (designated as A through E) of non-linear or empirical data. Users can enter up to 16 X-Y pairs in each table. A user function can supply an X value with Tbl().

  • Page 113: Entering Saturation Constants

    April 2004 Entering Saturation To enter a saturation constant, you must enter 1 to 6 data points to represent a curve of Cs (saturation constant) versus temperature. (For Constants more information, see Entering Saturation Constants on page 3-14.) PanaView enables you to enter a saturation constant curve for each channel.
  • Page 114 April 2004 Index Activating......2-9 Cables Activating and Changing Probes ..2-9 M Series Probe .
  • Page 115 April 2004 Index (cont.) Data Header Calibration Data ....2-12 Definition......3-17 Entering.
  • Page 116 April 2004 Index (cont.) Moisture Image Series Probe ... . .1-6 Description of ..... . .1-6 M Series Probe Moisture Probes .
  • Page 117 April 2004 Index (cont.) Pages Record Scrolling through in the Screen ..2-34 Definition......3-17 PanaView Recorder Outputs Capabilities of .
  • Page 118 April 2004 Index (cont.) Sample Output Tables Channel ......3-24 Entering in PanaView ....4-14 Description .
  • Page 119 ATEX COMPLIANCE GE Panametrics 221 Crescent Street, Suite 1 Waltham, MA 02453 U.S.A. as the manufacturer, declare under our sole responsibility that the product Moisture Image Series 1 Analyzer to which this document relates, in accordance with the provisions of ATEX Directive 94/9/EC Annex II, meets the following specifications: II 1 G EEx ia IIC (-20°C to +50°C)
  • Page 120 DECLARATION CONFORMITY GE Panametrics Shannon Industrial Estate Shannon, Co. Clare Ireland declare under our sole responsibility that the Moisture Image Series 1 Analyzer Moisture Image Series 2 Analyzer Moisture Monitor Series 3 Analyzer to which this declaration relates, are in conformity with the following standards: •...
  • Page 121 DECLARATION CONFORMITE GE Panametrics Nous, Shannon Industrial Estate Shannon, Co. Clare Ireland déclarons sous notre propre responsabilité que les Moisture Image Series 1 Analyzer Moisture Image Series 2 Analyzer Moisture Monitor Series 3 Analyzer rélatif á cette déclaration, sont en conformité avec les documents suivants: •...
  • Page 122 KONFORMITÄTS- ERKLÄRUNG GE Panametrics Wir, Shannon Industrial Estate Shannon, Co. Clare Ireland erklären, in alleiniger Verantwortung, daß die Produkte Moisture Image Series 1 Analyzer Moisture Image Series 2 Analyzer Moisture Monitor Series 3 Analyzer folgende Normen erfüllen: • EN 50014:1997+A1+A2:1999 •...
  • Page 123 WORLDWIDE OFFICES MAIN OFFICES: GE PANAMETRICS INTERNATIONAL OFFICES: Australia Japan GE Panametrics P.O. Box 234 2F, Sumitomo Bldg. 221 Crescent St., Suite 1 Gymea N.S.W. 2227 5-41-10, Koishikawa, Bunkyo-Ku Waltham, MA 02453-3497 Australia Tokyo 112-0002 Telephone 61 (02) 9525 4055...
  • Page 124 U S A G E P a n a m e t r i c s 2 2 1 C r e s c e n t S t r e e t , S u i t e 1 W a l t h a m , M A 0 2 4 5 3 - 3 4 9 7 T e l e p h o n e : ( 7 8 1 ) 8 9 9 - 2 7 1 9 T o l l - f r e e : ( 8 0 0 ) 8 3 3 - 9 4 3 8...
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